Fresh revelations have emerged in the case of the alleged suicide of three teenage sisters at a residential society in Ghaziabad, with investigators confirming that their father, Chetan Kumar, had married three times over the past 16 years, not twice as he initially claimed during questioning. Police say Chetan concealed details of his third marriage, misleading investigators at a critical early stage of the probe.
The disclosure came after investigators recovered three separate marriage certificates, prompting a reassessment of the family’s domestic structure and the circumstances leading up to the deaths of the sisters — Nishika, Prachi and Pakhi — whose bodies were found inside their flat at Bharat City Society earlier this month.
According to police records, Chetan first married Sujata in 2010, followed by a second marriage in 2013 to Hina, who is Sujata’s sister. His third marriage took place in 2021, when he entered into a court marriage with Tina, a resident of Seelampur in Delhi. Investigators say Chetan admitted during later questioning that he deliberately withheld information about his third marriage to avoid questions about his personal conduct and family arrangements.
Police sources say the presence of Tina in the household appears to have altered the dynamics within the family, particularly in relation to the upbringing and discipline of the three girls. Unlike Sujata and Hina, who are described by investigators as illiterate and largely disengaged from the children’s education, Tina was reportedly keen on pushing the girls back toward formal studies and away from excessive mobile phone use.
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As part of this effort, tuition classes for all three sisters were arranged around a month before the incident, on Tina’s insistence. However, the move appears to have triggered friction at home. Investigators say the tuition teacher complained that the girls were inattentive, frequently referring to themselves as “Korean” and showing little interest in academics. Following these complaints, reprimands at home reportedly intensified.
Police sources indicate that the situation escalated further after the girls’ mobile phones were taken away, reportedly to curb what family members described as excessive screen time and immersion in online content linked to Korean popular culture. The combination of restricted phone access, repeated scolding and strained communication within the household is now being examined as a potential stress factor.
Investigators are focusing on whether a lack of emotional dialogue, coupled with sudden disciplinary measures, may have contributed to mounting psychological pressure on the teenagers. Officials caution, however, that no single factor has yet been identified as the cause, and the inquiry remains open-ended.
The mental condition of Sujata and Hina has also drawn attention during the probe. Police sources say both women are in a state of acute shock and distress following the deaths of their daughters. During interactions with the investigation team, they have reportedly become incoherent at times, repeatedly stating that “Korean culture killed my daughter,” before lapsing into silence. Family members are currently assisting in their care.
The investigation team has made multiple visits to Chetan’s residence to reconstruct events leading up to the tragedy. Officials are examining mobile phone data, social media activity, tuition records, and handwritten material recovered from the flat, alongside statements from neighbours and relatives. Psychological profiling is also being considered to better understand the girls’ mental state.
Police officers involved in the case said the probe is being conducted from every possible angle, including family structure, parenting methods, disciplinary practices, digital exposure and adolescent mental health. They stressed that conclusions would only be drawn after all evidence is examined.
Authorities have refrained from announcing any definitive findings so far, stating that the investigation is still at a sensitive stage. Counselling support has been offered to the family, while officials reiterated the need for greater awareness around teenage mental health, family communication and responsible digital supervision.
The case has sparked wider debate in the city on parental pressure, online influence on adolescents and the fragile balance between discipline and emotional support within families.
About the author – Ayesha Aayat is a law student and contributor covering cybercrime, online frauds, and digital safety concerns. Her writing aims to raise awareness about evolving cyber threats and legal responses.
